East Windsor Cogeneration Centre

East Windsor Cogeneration Centre (EWCC) is a 192 MW natural gas facility located on approximately 1.5 acres of industrial land in Windsor, Ontario. The facility was acquired from Veresen Inc. in February 2017. The facility is comprised of a 92 MW simple cycle unit and a 100 MW peaker unit, both fully contracted with the Ontario Independent Electricity System Operator.

Quick Facts

• 92-MW simple cycle unit began operations in 2009 and is currently contracted with the Ontario IESO until 2029
• 100-MW simple cycle peaker unit began operations in 2026 and is currently contracted with the Ontario IESO until 2040
• Interconnection at the Hydro One 115 kV Circuits E8F and E9F.
• Equipped with modern emission controls that meet all federal and provincial air quality standards.

Community Investment

At Capital Power, we contribute to the communities in which we live with the aim of building a lower-carbon future for all. We engage our neighbours, consider their interests and build real relationships. We aim to source supplies and services locally for our operations, as well as hire from the community. At East Windsor:

• We pay approximately $160,000 in property tax each year, contributing annually to community tax bases, supporting the improvement of infrastructure, roadways, and community services.
• We employ nine full-time employees with five contractors on average annually

We give back where we live and work by supporting local organizations and our employees’ community participation through our corporate giving programs.

Recent community support includes:

• Ford City Business Improvement Association
• Noah’s House Mental Health Foundation
• Family Services Windsor-Essex
• The Windsor Parade Corporation
• The Windsor Residence for Young Men (WRYM)
• The United Church Downtown Mission of Windsor INC
• Windsor Lifeline Outreach
• Hiatus House
• Drouillard Place
• Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers, Inc.